Business Development Manager - Defense & Aerospace

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Description Business Development - Sales Manager (Defense & Aerospace) - North America Location: Nashville, TN (Near Defense & Aerospace hub) Work Model: Hybrid (Travel required) Status: Full-time Role Overview: The Business Development - Sales Manager (Defense & Aerospace) is a strategic business development role responsible for expanding Schnellecke Logistics’ presence in the U.S. Defense and Aerospace supply chain. This position focuses on identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities with defense OEMs, Tier 1 & 2 suppliers, government contractors, and MRO organizations. This role serves as a key interface between customers and Schnellecke’s internal teams, ensuring logistics solutions are secure, compliant, and aligned with U.S. defense regulations, including ITAR, EAR, and DFARS. The ideal candidate brings deep industry knowledge, strong relationship-building skills, and the ability to translate complex defense requirements into scalable logistics solutions. Key Responsibilities: Defense Market Development & Growth - Lead business development efforts for the U.S. defense and aerospace sector. - Identify and pursue opportunities with defense OEMs, Tier suppli...